- Latin Name : Helianthus annuus
- Familia : Asteraceae, Compositae
- Popular Names : Sun Flower
- Propagation : seeds
- planting medium: Mixed garden soil and manure
- Region of Origin : North America, Central America
This plant is usually grown with a height of 1.5 to 4 meters. The leaves are wide, heart-shaped with rough and hairy surface. The flowers are bright yellow with brown center. The diameter of the flowers range from 10-25 cm. This flower is very attracted the attention of all people, especially children, because the color is bright and large size. Sunflower roots produce a kind of chemical that inhibits the growth of other plants nearby.
Sunflower seeds contain polyunsaturated oils, carbohydrates and protein. Widely used for making cooking oil, flour, or as a snack. Black sunflower seeds have a higher protein content than the striped one.
3 comments:
ass,
very nice sunflower
I like this.
thank for visit in Saudi Arabia.
@Nura : thanks for visiting me too :)
uwaaa very nice,
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on there
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